Antarctica: A message from another planet | DW Documentary

The world's major powers agree: the resources of Antarctica should be exploited peacefully. They have promised to promote peace and scientific research in Antarctica, and to protect its environment. But is this spirit real, or just a lot of talk?

This documentary features interviews with researchers, activists, diplomats, and military personnel from Spain, Russia, Portugal, Chile, Argentina, and the United States. There's been much debate over how to share control of resources in Antarctica, which is the world's oldest ecosystem. Critics say that behind the scenes, a game of high-stakes poker is underway. Could this competition end in armed conflict? Or will Antarctica serve as a model for peaceful international cooperation? This film addresses these complicated issues with in-depth analysis, accompanied by magnificent images of the Antarctic landscape. The documentary's soundtrack was composed by Javier Weyler, former drummer of the Welsh rock band, the Stereophonics.

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[peaou]

i loved the editing, sharp cuts to illustrate a narrative, longer shots to show the beauty of the continent. cudos

[mihiec]

HAPPY NEW YEAR DW!
Thank you for all your films!
Love you

[kayreezy]

You guys have the best documentaries to watch on Youtube. I really enjoy the content and thought-provoking topics you present. Thank you for these!

[lashachakhunashvili]

Thanks DW for fulfilling my request of an Antarctica episode after watching the Arctic ones! Highly appreciated. LOL

[demoncloud]

When major powers talk about Peace, I know it's 'Peace my @$$'

[Girrrrrrrr]

This is one of the best channels on YouTube!!! Thank you so very much for all the hard work!!!!

[thingol]

This is a remarkable documentary, one that every human being should watch.

[rosehandstand]

Such beautiful landscape and native animals! We need to protect Antarctica ❄️

[MrShumailJaved]

Excellent documentary! Thanks for making this

[donrechdediostalibatabchro]

I love DW documentary. Very enlighthening. Warm greetings to all your staffs.👍❤

[davidvanniekerk]

Dankie/ Merci DW Docs for this video. RIP Capitan Javier Montojo of Chile.

[sirenamarieneblina]

Im very much glad and happy to see everyone get along so well. ❤😇

[ВикаБодикова]

Wow! It was an interesting documentary. I have expanded my knowledge of global events in Antarctica. Thanks

[christinedegarmo]

Now Antarctic needs to be saved, but from humans, if we leave it alone nature will take care of it.

[cavemanakif]

such a well made documentary...thanks dw

[Emtbtoday]

Are there no weapons here? " no, not that I'm aware of" old we all know what that really means!

[hisdness]

I just watched Eight Below a week ago so I'm naturally interested in this doc

[johnbass]

WOW, that was so well done it felt like you were there, thanks guys

[jamalhamzah]

Amazing great job - survival for wonderful life - wonderful world - beautiful neighborhoods - and for our generation - Thank you
for team hardworking - the level knowledge and excellent beautiful mentality for us, without boundary.

[tracyb]

Breathtaking. Beautiful. Sad. Frustrating. Hope. Faith.